Oil-can.



- No. 705,0l3. Patented m 22, I902.

J. A. BAEUERLE.

(No Model.)

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UNlTED mares JEROME A. BAEUERLE, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

OHM-CAN.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 705,013, dated July 22, 1 902. pplication filed November 29, 1901. Serial No. 84,128. (No model.)

oil-cans and like receptacles which have small caps or closures.

The objects of the invention are to provide an improved means for securing the caps or stoppers to the can-body.

Further objects will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in this specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which-- Figure l is a perspective View of the upper portion of a can embodying the features of my invention with the spoutcap and can-cap in position on the same. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the same structure, showing the position that the caps will assume when loosened from the can. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of my improved structure before it is attached to the can proper.

In the drawings similar letters of reference 5 refer to similar parts throughout theseveral views.

Referring to the lettered parts of the draw ings, A represents the can-body.

B is the capor closure for the can-opening to B. These parts are screw-threaded.

G is a cap or closure for the spout 0, and D is a piece of spring-wire formed into a coil of sufficient size to loosely embrace the spout O. This spring is secured to the spout by 5 means of a drop of solder, as e, on one of the coils, as D, which has at least one coil, as D, below it. The lower end of the coil, as d, extends outwardly, and the cap 1) is secured thereto by a suitable rivet, so that it may re 0 volve thereon to permit its being screwed onto the can-opening B. To the upper free end (1 is secured the spout stopper or cap 0.

The upper end is of such length that the cap 0 is held onto the spout by spring tension. When the cap B is removed and released, the tension of the spring will carry it toone side of the opening B and hold it in an elevated position convenient to grasp and replace on the can. This is also true of the stopper-cap C, the caps when released being held in position convenient for grasping, as is illustrated in Fig. 2.

It will be noted that when removed from the can the caps are held in position so as not to interfere with the filling or pouring the contents from the can, and, as before stated, the caps are retained in position on the can by spring tension.

I have described my improvements as ap* plied to oil-cans or like receptacles, although I am aware that it may be applied to other receptacles, such as bottles or jugs, the form of the same or the stopper being immaterial, although it is of particular advantage for use in structures like that illustrated. It is apparent that the structure can be considerably varied in the details of constructon.

I have illustrated and described my structure in what I believe to be the most desirable form, as it is easily retained inposition and protected from injury. I am aware, however, that it is capable of considerable variation in its structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, is-

1. In an oil-can, the combination of a body portion having an opening E and a spout 0; caps B and O for said opening and spout; a coiled spring D embracing and secured to said spout; and said caps secured to the free ends of said springs whereby said caps will be held in an elevated position by said spring when they are released, as specified.

2. In an oil-can, the combination of a body portion having an opening B and a spout 0;

caps B and O for said opening and spout; a spring secured to said spout; and said caps secured to the free ends of said springs whereby said caps will be held in an elevated position by said spring when they are released, as specified.

3. In an oil-can the combination of a body portion having a spout; a coiled-wire spring end of said springwhereby said cap will be secured to and embracing said spout; a cap held in an elevated position when released 'or closure for the said spout secured to the from the said body portion.

free end of said spring whereby said cap will In witness whereof I have hereunto set my 15' 5 be held on said spout by spring tension and hand and seal in the presence of two witheld in an elevated position when released nesses.

from said spout as specified. n

L. In an oil-can the combination of a body JEROME LAEUERLE portion; a coiled-wire spring adapted to em- Witnesses:

1o brace and secured to the spout of said body ETHEL A. TELLER,

portion; a cap or closure secured to the free OTIS A. EARL. 

